Digital Classroom

Digital Classroom Buying Guide 2026

Digital classroom guide

From our extensive range of presentation equipment and digital media, we have put together a selection of products needed to equip a digital classroom. Find out here about the requirements for equipping such a classroom. This guide summarises the most important information for you.

If you have any questions about equipping and putting together a digital classroom, our trained specialist advisers will be happy to help.

Digitalisation presents schools, educational institutions, school authorities and universities with major challenges. The task of an educational institution is not only to teach but also to inspire and to prepare pupils and students for the modern world. It is important that pupils learn to use digital media responsibly and to put them to use for success.

A well-equipped classroom can meet these requirements, because an environment that encourages learning consists not only of good teaching staff but also of skilfully used materials that once again get pupils excited about the learning content.

Basic understanding of sustainable media development

The media development plan (Medienentwicklungsplan, MEP for short) is an instrument that enables school authorities, in coordination with schools and external service providers, to use media in educational institutions. This plan covers the technical requirements, such as networking, equipment and maintenance, as well as organisational topics such as training and funding.

What are the three cornerstones of the media development plan, and who coordinates it? Schools/educational institutions, school authorities and IT service providers come together here and face the challenge of coordinating with one another and meeting all the requirements – and above all the budget. To make this possible for you too, we have put together a cost-effective range and will be happy to prepare a quote for your tender. If you have any questions, please contact our specialist advisers.

Media development planning is not a short process but a longer, ongoing one. Coordination isn't always easy, and we also know that it's hardly possible to re-equip an entire school in one go – so it's essential to draw up a workable plan and work towards the goal step by step.

Some structures are therefore necessary, because without cooperation and consensus, media development planning will not be accepted by those involved and will not be a valid basis for decisions by local political bodies. Structuring the planning process and the individual work steps, moderating meetings with the aim of reaching consensus and informing committees and administration are some examples of this. In this case, working with media consultants from local expert groups is recommended.

Media development planning is an essential part of school development planning. The media development plan takes into account the framework conditions, goals and resources needed to integrate digital media into everyday education and to enable all pupils to use media and acquire media skills appropriate to their age and target group.

What is the "digital classroom"?

The umbrella term "digital classroom" covers the use of digital media in schools. The aim of this targeted use is to optimise education and adapt it to the latest requirements and ideas. Alongside the technical key data, however, a consistent pedagogical teaching concept is also important.

New media are often a challenge for teachers, but that doesn't have to be the case: with the right interactive media and training, teachers find it very easy. In the linked category, you'll find training packages, warranty extensions and maintenance packages to match your media packages. Our specialist advisers will also be happy to support you.

Equipping a digital classroom

In addition to classic furnishings such as chairs, tables and boards, a digital classroom offers further possibilities and free combination options. Not every classroom needs all the equipment variants on offer. You don't necessarily need a document camera for craft lessons or a projector for maths lessons, but all these media have a host of advantages that will make your teaching easier.

In our guide, we present these individual elements and you decide for yourself which products are important for your classrooms. But it's not only the equipment for teachers and their workstations that is essential – the selection of materials available to pupils and students is also important and a guarantee of successful collaboration.

What to look out for when it comes to digitalisation

By law, the school authority is obliged to bring educational institutions up to a generally high standard of technology, but this isn't always easy, as funding in particular isn't easy for every school authority to manage. This is why school authorities often make joint investments to obtain volume prices or to share products where possible. It's not just technology that is shared but also training, which is held centrally to split the costs. There are many ways to make savings, but there is one thing you should never skimp on: quality, because it will pay off over time.

The key points for equipping a digital classroom are:

• Alignment with the media development plan (needs, funding, possibilities)
• Basic infrastructure/network (WLAN, Wi-Fi, LAN etc.)
• Hardware – PC, monitor, projector, display etc.
• Software and training

Of course, the topic can't be generalised too much, as every school authority operates differently and has different options, but in general it can be summarised as follows:

A high-quality, well-thought-out selection of digital media can support and improve your teaching

Projectors and screens

As in all areas, quality should not take a back seat, because with electronics it's usually the case that if you buy cheap, you buy twice – especially when an item is used every day, as in education. The service life of economy devices is usually quite short and would be used up within a few months or years if, for example, a projector is used for 8 hours a day in lessons.

Example: projector service life: 10,000 hours

In home use, such a projector can give you 5,000 films of 2 hours each – meaning you could watch one film every day for over 13 years and still not have fully reached the life of the light source.

In professional use, such a device usually runs for much longer each day and is switched on and off more frequently, which can adversely affect its service life. A projector in educational institutions is estimated to be used for 6–8 hours a day. With the same service life, this would result in an operating period of approx. 2.5–4 years – a clear difference compared with using the same projector at home.

In education, it's not only classic projectors that are of interest but also interactive projection solutions which, together with an interactive whiteboard for example, add another dimension to your lessons. Expand your teaching options and create exciting learning content. Find out more interesting details and get important tips in our guide to education projectors.

In the following category, we have put together suitable projectors and explain how to use and set up a projector in schools. We'll also be happy to advise you on finding the right screen for your classroom. In our guide to projection screens, you'll find lots of important tips and relevant information.

In education, the first thing people look at is usually the budget rather than necessarily the quality. With our in-house screens, you get both in one – a fair price and good quality that still delivers on its promise even after prolonged use. Find out more about our own brands celexon and DELUXX here.

Educational institutions often lack the means to provide the same equipment for every room, so we also offer a way to use projectors flexibly in several rooms – simply use a projection table. Simply store projection accessories such as document cameras, presenters and the projector itself on the trolley and move it from room to room. A portable screen completes the package, and you can move the projector and everything you need for a presentation into your room as required.

Of course, you can also install the projector permanently in the room. For this, we offer various mounting solutions or ceiling lifts to integrate your projector directly into the ceiling. This solution is also perfect for suspended ceilings.

Interactive displays

Instead of a projector-and-screen or projector-and-whiteboard combination, many school authorities opt for an interactive touch display. Particularly popular are the displays from BenQ, Samsung, Microsoft, Google, Smart Technologies and ViewSonic with its myViewBoard solution.

An interactive display has the big advantage over an interactive projector that no matter how many people stand in front of it, there are no shadows to spoil the view. Unfortunately, this problem occurs more often with projectors. In addition, depending on the manufacturer, interactive displays offer various integrated software solutions that make it child's play to make your lessons interactive.

Many customers are concerned about ease of use, but this depends, among other things, on the touch technology chosen, as not all technologies are suitable for all applications. If, for example, you want to install a screen in a classroom, simple and intuitive operation by several users makes sense, and we advise you to use a capacitive surface, as it is easy to operate and translates touches precisely. Here you can find out more about the different touch technologies

The user interface is also important. Manufacturers differ here, but all are designed so that you can start using them straight away without lots of instructions or guides. The user interface is usually just as intuitive as a smartphone and can be set up and operated in just a few clicks.

We also offer various mounting options – whether you want a display for mobile use in several rooms or in different places in the room, or for stationary use. With our display mounts or pylon systems, you have every option.

What is the difference between a pylon system, a display mount and a trolley?

Depending on your preferred application, each variant has its advantages – we've summarised what sets the individual solutions apart below:

Pylon systems

• Stationary use
• Very stable
• Partly expandable with side wings
• Not height-adjustable

Display mounts

• Stationary
• Optionally height-adjustable (motorised or manual)

Display trolleys

• Mobile use
• Optionally height-adjustable (motorised or manual)

Here you can find the various mounts and pylon systems we have put together for your application.

If you're interested in displays, a complete system may also be of interest. With these complete systems, you get everything you need in one package. Depending on the configuration, these systems include a display, a mount (trolley, pylon system or display stand), pens or other tools, and some of these bundles even include a video conferencing system. There are also complete systems that come with side wings, making it easy to extend your working area.

As you can see, the combination options are versatile, so you get the perfect all-round package that is precisely matched.

Some manufacturers have specialised in putting together such bundles, for example Samsung with the Samsung Flip, Microsoft with its Surface Hub, the Google Jamboard or the boards from SMART Technologies.

Interactive whiteboards

Another alternative to interactive displays or projectors is an interactive whiteboard: it combines a classic whiteboard with a projector that provides the interactive component.

This gives you the option of simply using the whiteboard as a whiteboard – as a replacement for or addition to the blackboard – plus a surface that you can transform in combination with an interactive projector. Simply place the interactive projector above the whiteboard and you're ready to go. Straightforward and flexible to use.

As with displays, you also have the option of adding side wings to the whiteboard to extend its area of use. Various accessories, such as pens or magnets, also expand your options and make the whiteboard particularly flexible.

Add another dimension to your lessons with an interactive whiteboard. You'll find suitable projectors here. We also offer suitable mounts – if you want to install a projector to use the whiteboard interactively, we recommend a stationary solution, as the choice of mobile solutions with an integrated projector mount is relatively limited. This way, you can still use the whiteboard on the move without any problems, but then without a projector, simply as a classic whiteboard.

Here you'll find suitable complete systems that already combine all of this. Simply set up and get started – it couldn't be easier!

We've now summarised the large display devices for you – but a digital classroom involves more than that: not only does the classroom need equipping, teachers, pupils and students should also have the best materials at their disposal.

Digital end devices are a crucial part of complete digitalisation!

A computer or laptop allows teachers to prepare their lessons digitally and then present them directly via projector or display. Optional wireless presentation tools are often used for this. These are simply connected to the output device and the input device, and a connection is established in just a few clicks.

This makes transferring data particularly easy. And it's not only teachers who benefit – pupils and students can also present content this way, for example to show the solutions to tasks or to give presentations.

Here you'll find a suitable PC or laptop for your lessons.

Tablets are also popular in lessons, as they are flexible and can be used both as a display device and as an input device. Optional keyboards, mice, touchpads or pens make them very easy to use, so this option is also suitable as a pupil device.

Teacher computers

Existing presentation equipment and pupil devices are usually controlled from the teacher's workstation. Desktop computers, laptops and tablets are all suitable as teacher computers.

To present content on a large screen, a powerful PC/notebook is required at the teacher's workstation. Please take a look here to find the right PC for you. You'll find suitable monitors here.

We'll also be happy to put together the right equipment for you. Simply contact our specialist advisers.

Pupil devices

So-called 2-in-1 devices are particularly suitable as student devices.

These are tablets that can optionally be clipped onto a keyboard and then used as a full laptop. 2-in-1 devices are practical, robust and powerful, making them ideal for everyday school life.

Choosing between tablets, laptops or convertibles for your mobile devices is a matter of taste. The intended use determines the device. Together with you, we'll find the right one. We'll be happy to advise you.

The most important features of a tablet or laptop for everyday school life

• Performance - processor, memory and storage performance should be suited to everyday school use
• Robustness - the device should be durable and well protected against everyday knocks and spills
• Battery - a long battery life is needed so the device doesn't run out of power in the middle of the school day
• Mobility - the device should be easy to carry and usable anywhere, so that pupils benefit from its advantages
• Warranty - a long warranty is needed to cover the costs that may arise in the event of an accident
• Price - prices must be clearly defined and value for money assessed

Document camera

Document cameras or visualisers are a very helpful tool in lessons, but overhead projectors are still used and remain popular too. With these handy little helpers, you can display even the smallest content in a large format. Find out in our guide what makes a visualiser and how you can find the right one for your classroom.

A document camera is used to display text documents, pictures or three-dimensional objects. Processes can be recorded as video and edited digitally.

In addition, processes can be recorded (e.g. physics or chemistry experiments, demonstrations of how to use analogue tools), edited digitally if necessary and reproduced in individual steps. An overhead projector offers fewer options by comparison, as it is better suited to presenting individual transparencies. Here, the lower price plays a major role.

Storage systems, accessories and furniture

Electronics is quite an extensive topic, but as we all know, a room consists not only of electronics but also of furniture. Among other things, we offer height-adjustable electric desks, projection and presentation tables that you can move from room to room, and practical storage solutions in which tablets or laptops can be charged.

You'll find these accessories in the following categories

• Desks – ergonomic, height-adjustable, motorised
• Projection and presentation tables – mobile, flexible, cost-effective
• Accessories, laser presenters, pens, timers – extensive, practical, straightforward